PTSD: "It's hard to be hurt and not have anybody understand that,"

Local Veterens Raise PTSD Awareness
Congress has officially recognized June 27 as National PTSD Awareness Day, and for the first time ever veterans from around the country will gather in Washington D.C. to bring recognition to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Reporter: Janelle Lilley

Congress has officially recognized June 27 as National PTSD Awareness Day, and for the first time ever veterans from around the country will gather in Washington D.C. to bring recognition to Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.

In his address to the nation Wednesday night, President Obama said, "Some have lost limbs on the battlefield and others still battle the demons that have followed them home."

Thursday's event at VFW Post 2216 was about fighting those demons. Veterans came together to call attention to what they call invisible wounds.

"It's hard to be hurt and not have anybody understand that," says Tom Mahany, spokesperson for Honor for All.

Mahany is traveling from Michigan to D.C., stopping at VFW posts along the way to raise awareness.
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Local Veterens Raise PTSD Awareness